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Jalen Graham
LB · SR · Purdue Boilermakers

Jalen Graham

LB SR Purdue
About Graham Updated Sep 14, 2026

athletic, violent-tackling Purdue LB with upside as a rangy run-and-chase defender

In his Purdue days, Graham stood out as a versatile, downhill linebacker with a quick trigger, a heavy hitting style, and the kind of motor that shows up on every snap; scouting reports praised his ability to close on runners, handle misdirection, and play bigger than his frame. The caveat: evaluators also flagged inconsistent tackling wrap-up, only average coverage awareness, and a need to add strength. If your team wants a tone-setter who brings energy and real pursuit juice, Graham is intriguing; if you need a polished every-down coverage linebacker, the fit is less clean.

Decision DECLARED
Jalen Graham declared for the 2023 NFL Draft October 30, 2026

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Graham National linebacker Average
Tackling
84th percentile; Full confidence; 9 games
Pass Rush
51st percentile; Full confidence; 9 games
Disruption
~65th percentile; Full confidence; 9 games / 9 PBP
Coverage
99th percentile; Full confidence; 9 games
Ball Hawk
96th percentile; Full confidence; 9 games
Turnover Creator
~71st percentile; Thin sample; 9 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
91st percentile; Full confidence; 9 games
Production
95th percentile; Full confidence; 9 games / 9 PBP
Consistency
72nd percentile; Full confidence; 9 games

Stats

2022

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

52
Tackles
291st of 1,291 LBs
37
Solo Tackles
163rd of 1,291 LBs
15
Assisted Tackles
451st of 1,291 LBs
1
Sacks
342nd of 1,291 LBs
14
Sack Yards
213th of 1,291 LBs
5
Passes Defended
20th of 1,291 LBs
1
Interceptions
52nd of 207 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20229523715115
202113644519127
20205161240-0
2019113724130-1

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